Greater Goldsboro Road Run - Run for a Child

Race Overview

Experience one of the oldest road runs in North Carolina. Except for the 2020 year due to the pandemic, the event has been held annually since 1979. Come be part of a running event with a long tradition and enjoy a run or walk on a USATF certified course primarily along streets lined with azaleas and dogwoods. Participants can enjoy The Hub as well as the further extensions of the Streetscape improvements to Center Street. Our volunteers will observe safety precautions as necessary to facilitate another excellent event.

Event Details

• Event Name: Run for a Child – 48th Annual Greater Goldsboro Road Run
• Facilitator: Sunrise Kiwanis of Goldsboro
• Purpose: Fundraiser to support children and youth in the community
• Beneficiaries: Over 20 local organizations assisting needy children and youth of Wayne County

Race Routes

• Routes: 10K run, 5K Run/Walk, and 1-mile Fun Run
• Starting Location: Near The Hub, Southeast intersection of Center and Chestnut Streets, Goldsboro, NC
• Start Time: All events begin at 9:00 AM

Registration Information

• Location: The Hub, 200 S. Center St., Southeast corner of S. Center Street and W. Chestnut Street downtown Goldsboro.
• 5K and 10K Fees: $30.00 pre-registration, $40.00 race day registration
• 1 Mile Fun Run Fees: $20.00 pre-registration, $15.00 each for 2 or more members of the same immediate family
• Registration Deadlines: Online pre-registration ends March 31, 2027, at 11:00 PM: race day online registration opens at 12:01 AM April 3, 2027: hard copy pre-registration ends April 1, 2027, at 5:00 PM

Awards

• For 5K and 10K Runs: Male and Female - 1st Place Trophy, 2nd Place Silver Medallion, 3rd Place Bronze Medallion, Medallions for the first three places in each age group
• For 1 Mile Fun Run: Medal for each participant

Race Categories

• 5K Walk/Run & 10K Run: Ages under 15, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75+
• 1-Mile Fun Run: Open to all ages

Timing and T-Shirts

• Timing: Electronic bib timing by Run the East LLC
• Packet Pickup: Pre-registered entrants can pick up registration packs on race day
• T-Shirts: Provided to all pre-registered participants: sizes available in Youth Small, Medium, Large, and Adult Small, Medium, Large, XL

Additional Notes

Participant registration packs can also be picked up from 5:30–6:00 PM on Friday, April 2nd, at the downtown Goldsboro Fire Department – garage entrance that faces out to The Hub. Please let us know if you plan early pick-up.

More Information

For further details about the race, visit this link.